Malt Shandy in Aluminum Cans

Classic shandy: fermented malt beverage mixed with lemonade, in 16 oz tallboy aluminum cans, 4-pack. Under HTS 2206.00.90.15 as mixtures of fermented (malt) and non-alcoholic beverages in aluminum ≤4L. Ready for immediate consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2203.00.00Same rate: 35%

If beer with minimal lemonade

If fermented malt dominant without significant non-alcoholic mix, stays in 2203 beer.

2202.99.30.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If non-alcoholic malt beverage base

≤0.5% ABV malt drinks are non-alcoholic under chapter definition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from pure beer; entry summary must note mixture ratio

Ensure cans are seamless aluminum; alloy composition rarely affects but note it

Prepare for TTB sampling; high fermentation variability common

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